For the best fruit production, peach trees should be planted in an area that receives full sun all day long. The morning sun is especially crucial because it helps to dry morning dew off the fruit and keeps it from rotting. Be sure to avoid planting in low areas, too, as cold air and...
University of Florida researchers are designing a machine that can surgically eliminate weeds in tomato and pepper crops. Help on the Way To Protect Tomatoes From Parasitic Weed By Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research|August 28, 2024 Nearly a half million dollars in new funds to develop...
Large farms, mostly located in the Midwest and West, produced processed tomatoes, organic wine grapes and other high-value crops on a commercial scale, whereas numerous small farms, concentrated in the Northeast, specialized in mixed vegetable production for direct marketing to consumers and restaurant...
I might also grow Giant Aconcagua; still trying to decide. I grew that one a few years back as well and it really does produce extremely large peppers for me. I guess it depends on if I have enough space in the garden. I still have a lot oftomatoes, not to mention some...
This year I started growing my own skincare garden, edible herbs that have specific benefits for the skin. All of these plants can be consumed as a tea or in food, but they also can be used topically as skincare. As I write this, it's Spring in Florida.
On the other hand, if yoursummers are very hotit’s worth taking a look at some of the more modern varieties with improved heat tolerance. These tomatoes can set fruits at temperatures far higher than traditional varieties can. An example is‘Florida 91’(determinate; round slicer; 72 days;...
Propagating tomatoes from cuttings March 30, 20172 Comments8958 Views Overview/background: I recently stumbled upon a fairly simple method for growing tomato plants from cuttings. It happened by accident when I unintentionally knocked off a tomato branch. Because I felt bad about the plant trauma,...
A Mango tree grown in its native place can be huge. Some cultivars can grow up to 32+ meters (105+ feet) tall. And there are more than 500+ varieties of mangoes grown across the world. A typical mango tree, if cared for well, can live up to 100s of years. ...
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